NEVER TOO SMALL: Paris Architect/Book Lover's Cozy Tiny Apartment - 25sqm/270sqft

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Inspired by her love of books and her time in Japan, architect and engineer Marlice Alfera redesigned her 19th century 25 square metre apartment to facilitate her need for more living space and a dedicated place to work. Reducing the size of the apartment's bedroom by encapsulating it in a shoji inspired box allowed her to add a new workspace including a concealed desk and additional storage. Constructing the box from plastic panelling and plywood cleats also allows light to still pass through to the now enclosed bedroom. This also facilitated the expansion of the living area, adding a low bench that functions as both a TV stand and storage unit, as well as an enormous shelving unit to display Marlise’s collection of books. A new kitchen featuring a full complement of hidden appliances was then built into the nook created next to the bookshelf. With her frugal approach to redesigning the space, Marlise’s work on Apartment with a Shoji shows how much is possible even on a smaller budget.

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Project Name: Apartment with a Shoji

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Director/Camera Operator: Matthieu Torres
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Editor: Sebastian Tibbs
Music:
Shifting by Sun Wash
Best Summer Ever by When Mountains Move
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nevertoosmall
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there being closet access on both sides is such a small detail but so smart

EzariahMusic
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This girl is a genius! what a beautiful approach in design. Simple, clean, warm. Love every bit of it! brava

javieraramirez
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I also live in a small “appartement ancien” in Paris, and I absolutely LOVE how she transformed her space! Old French apartments can be really constricting, because of how the space is divided up and how many doors there are for such small spaces. Privacy and demarcation of space is tantamount in old/traditional French homes, and it can be a challenge to open them up in the way this architect has done with hers. I love the marriage of Japanese and Parisian aesthetic here—it works beautifully, and the visual flow is flawless. Just gorgeous! I feel inspired to finally knock down a couple walls in our place to achieve a similar effect!

debb
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This is perfection. Clever, affordable and actually tiny apartments like this is what draw me to the channel in the first place. In love with the simplicity of the solutions. Nothing here feels incredibly expensive or unrealistic minimalist. The finishings are great

antoniomarcelino
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I loved (and didn't notice at first) the lack of a TV, the fact that she didn't remade things that were already functional and the amounts of storage the small apartment has.

atcolombini
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This is one of the best designs in the channel. Like I can really see myself living in her apartment!

cereflame
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Her creativity and expertise in pulling her space together is really inspiring

tashahasfun
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I think this is very beautiful - and also quite affordable to do. I also love it when there is a properly tiny space. My only worry would be airflow into the bedroom space. But I suppose you could just leave the door open!

davidjamessussex
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We worked together for my apartment next to Paris and it was great! Thank you Marlice :)

maiwennomnes
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I love this one! So simple, no over the top or expensive materials, just simplicity

amay
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By far, this is my favorite space NTS has ever shown! I love how this channel showcases designers/architects from around the world, but Marlice Alfera is the first black woman (that I’m aware of) on this channel and I couldn’t be more thrilled by the representation! The Shoji is an exquisite example of making the most of constraints in available materials and designing something beautiful and unique. I LOVE the fact that she owns this apartment (goals lol) and was thoughtful enough in her design to create a bench that could function as a tv stand for future tenants if she ever wanted to sell/rent. It’s such a small but intentional detail that brings the space together. Well done Marlice! NTS please continue to showcase black designers & architects, it’s such an inspiration to viewers like me :)

imaniny
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I love the use of the polycarbonate in place of traditional shoji screens. Very calm space.

ForeverEclectic
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One of the most livable designs I've seen while being one of the smaller spaces. Bravo!

lauriesims
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Fantastic! Finally a small apartment for someone who has books :) Plus a normal comfortable sofa and the double sided wardrobe. And the semi transparent bedroom works well here.

katarzynawr
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What a lovely, beautiful, intentional space! I love the granite in the kitchen, the closet with double access, and the trash to treasure coffee table.

susanalexander
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Love the design! Creative and sustainable :D I think the wardrobe that can be opened from inside and outside the room and the working nook are my favourite parts. I also love to see how she turned a small kitchen into an open comfortable space while keeping the privacy of the room.

flor
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Beautiful studio. Really well done. I literally loved everything in this studio. I hope we can see more of this in the future. Super cute.

acacius
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This place is amazing! The space looks much bigger than the sqm would allow. There're 5 separate areas in the apartment. I love how the office space is isolated and completely out of sight when not in use. Great job! The bench which can be a tv stand shows foresight and makes the place dynamic. I can't see how you'd improve the apartment given the space constraints. I was not keen to stand on the bed to access the wardrobe, but you thought of that too!!!

khighabisi
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This has to be one of your best videos. This young architect’s design is so completely well thought out without feeling heavy-handed or forced. I love it!

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